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Rasmussen: In North Carolina, Romney Now Leads Obama by 8

Pres. Obam and the Democrats chose to have their convention in Charlotte, NC because they believed they could win the state. Now that the marriage protection amendment has passed there by an overwhelming majority and Obama still chose to come out for same-sex marriage, his position in North Carolina has deteriorated substantially, according to Rasmussen: […]

Video: Montana Primary Candidate Hopes to Out-Progressive His Democratic Opponents Over SSM

Progressive Candidate Dave Strohmaiher who is facing a primary contest against six other Democrats cuts this ad asking for progressive democrats to give him the money to air it Montana: What do you think, will these visuals help him win more Democratic primary votes in Montana?

Methodists Vote 60%-40% in Favor of Retaining Traditional Teaching on Same-Sex Relationships

The Associated Press: After an emotional debate, Methodists at a national legislative meeting Thursday upheld the denomination’s policy that same-sex relationships are “incompatible with Christian teaching.’” Delegates at the General Conference voted by about 60 percent to 40 percent against softening the language on homosexuality in their Book of Discipline, which contains church laws and […]

Joel Osteen on Protecting Marriage and Respecting Gay People

Last Sunday Joel Osteen was interviewed by Mike Wallace on FOX News: WALLACE: Is being gay a sin? J. OSTEEN: I believe the Scripture says that being gay is a sin. But, you know, every time I say that, Chris, I get people say, well, you are a gay hater and you’re a gay basher. […]

Gay Couple "Devastated" After Allegedly Botched IVF Results in Babies of Different Races

The Blaze: A gay couple in London is reportedly “devastated” after an alleged in vitro fertilization mix-up left them with two children from different racial backgrounds, NewsCore reported. The couple said the allegedly botched treatment only came to light recently after their second child was born; they had wanted to use the same sperm donor […]

Video: Kalley Yanta Argues for Monogamy in Marriage [Contra Dan Savage]

Kalley Yanta for the Minnesota Marriage Minute explains why gay and lesbian relationships are not the same as marriage relationships, and Dan Savage enters into the discussion: “…studies of gay relationships show they are fundamentally different than the marriage relationship. Marriage is characterized by a lifelong commitment of both love and fidelity. Indeed, fidelity is […]

New Civitas Poll: NC Marriage Amendment Ahead by 16 Points!

Most notably, the poll shows the Marriage Protection Amendment winning among Democrats as well: Marriage Amendment proponents appear to be ahead in North Carolina, according to polling done by the Civitas Institute on April 30 to May 2. Support for the proposed amendment to the state constitution that would give the current definition of marriage […]

Maryland Marriage Alliance More Than Half Way to Signature Goal!

The Washington Times: Opponents of Maryland’s same-sex marriage law said Wednesday they have collected more than half the signatures necessary to force a November referendum. The Maryland Marriage Alliance says it has collected more than 30,000 signatures from voters hoping to overturn the law, which was passed in February by the General Assembly and signed […]

Sen. Grisanti's First Campaign Ad Careful to Avoid Mentioning His Vote on SSM

The campaign to re-elect Sen. Grisanti, financed almost entirely by the money he raised from out-of-state pro-SSM interests, mentions everything except his vote to redefine marriage and betray his constituents. New York’s Capital Tonight points out the hypocrisy: Sen. Mark Grisanti is putting his large campaign war chest to good work, releasing a 30-second TV […]

Video: North Carolina Citizens Debate Marriage Protection Amendment on Local TV

Local WXII12 hosted an hour long conversation between four citizens who support the amendment, and four opposed. Here’s what was aired on TV:

Video: Dan Savage, On a Roll, Ridicules the Pope

At least this time it is not at a high school event (warning: extremely graphic language:) Billy Hallowell comments over at The Blaze.

Video: New NC TV Ad Refutes Domestic Violence Allegations and Falsehoods

Vote FOR Marriage NC: Vote FOR Marriage NC releases a new television advertisement highlighting District Attorneys, legal professionals, judges, and prosecutors that stand behind the fact that the Marriage Protection Amendment will not interfere with domestic violence laws. The ad references a press conference held on Tuesday by Rockingham County’s District Attorney, Phil Berger, jr., […]

Billy Graham, "Most Revered Person in NC", Endorses Marriage Protection Amendment

Billy Graham, who was dubbed the “most revered person in NC” last December by PPP, has endorsed the North Carolina Marriage Protection Amendment. The Associated Press reports: The Rev. Billy Graham urged North Carolina voters Wednesday to support an amendment to the state constitution banning gay marriage, a move that an observer said was highly […]

Judge Allows Pro-Marriage Group to Intervene in Hawaii Lawsuit

Local KHON2: A federal judge ruled that supporters of Hawaii’s current marriage law can participate in a federal lawsuit. The Hawaii Family forum will be allowed to present evidence as “interveners” in the suit. In December a same-sex couple sued the state claiming they are being denied their constitutional right to marry, because civil unions […]

A Savaged Student Speaks Out

The Blaze: Jake Naman, an 18-year-old Christian from Redlands, California, was in the crowd before Savage’s words turned ugly. In an interview with FOX News, he described the lewd and inappropriate commentary Savage presented to the students. But while Naman was becoming more and more uncomfortable throughout the speech, there was a specific point at […]